Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll are supporting a respected organisation in Liverpool who are looking to appoint a Payroll Specialist on a long‑term fixed‑term contract. This role sits within a supportive Payroll and People Services function and would suit someone confident across the full payroll cycle who enjoys delivering an accurate, compliant and customer‑focused service. About the Role Working as part of a collaborative HR & Payroll team, you'll take ownership of monthly payrolls, maintain high‑quality data, and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. You'll also support statutory reporting, pension administration, and continuous improvement across payroll processes. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑end payroll across multiple monthly cycles Interpreting, checking and inputting payroll documentation, expenses, timesheets and overtime Technical payroll advice to staff and managers GDPR, HMRC, pensions and statutory requirements Month‑end & year‑end reconciliations and reporting Pension administration multiple schemes including auto‑enrolment Statutory documents P45s, P60s, maternity/paternity/shared parental calculations Cross‑team collaboration with HR and wider People Services Ideal Candidate Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements Confident administering pension schemes and reconciliations Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) Comfortable communicating complex payroll information Strong customer mindset and excellent interpersonal skills Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Experience with HR & Payroll systems desirable Knowledge of NHS pay/pensions or international payrolls beneficial What's on Offer Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience Hybrid working 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure Enhanced pension schemes Flexible working hours Employee wellbeing platform Cycle‑to‑work scheme Access to discounted sports facilities Strong learning & development support If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply directly or call (phone number removed) and to discuss further. 52178GO INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position